194. 'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow

1 ’Tis midnight, and on Olive’s brow
the star is dimmed that lately shone;
’tis midnight, in the garden now
the suffering Savior prays alone.

2 ’Tis midnight, and from all removed,
the Savior wrestles lone with fears;
e’en that disciple whom he loved
heeds not the Savior’s grief and tears.

3 ’Tis midnight, and for others’ guilt
the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood;
yet he that has in anguish knelt
is not forsaken by his God.

4 ’Tis midnight, and from heavenly plains
is borne the song that angels know;
unheard by mortals are the strains
that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe.

Text Information
First Line: 'Tis midnight, and on Olive's brow
Title: 'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow
Author: William B. Tappan (1822)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Christian Year: Holy Week; Jesus Christ (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: OLIVE'S BROW
Composer: William B. Bradbury (1853)
Meter: LM
Key: A♭ Major



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